Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM)vsRLX Technology Inc (RLX)
IRM
Iron Mountain Incorporated
$125.99
+10.02%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $34.07B
RLX
RLX Technology Inc
$2.14
-2.73%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Iron Mountain Incorporated generates 91% more annual revenue ($6.90B vs $3.62B). RLX leads profitability with a 25.5% profit margin vs 2.1%. RLX trades at a lower P/E of 21.4x. RLX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
IRM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
RLX
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-10.8%
Fair Value
$90.41
Current Price
$125.99
$35.58 premium
Margin of Safety
+60.3%
Fair Value
$6.14
Current Price
$2.14
$4.00 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 225 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
16.6% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 46.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 81.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
2.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IRM
The strongest argument for IRM centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RLX
The strongest argument for RLX centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.5% and operating margin at 11.0%. Revenue growth of 46.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : IRM
The primary concerns for IRM are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 229.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : RLX
The primary concerns for RLX are Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RLX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
RLX is growing revenue faster at 46.8% — sustainability is the question.
RLX generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RLX scores higher overall (68/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 25.5% margins and 46.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Iron Mountain Incorporated
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
Iron Mountain Inc. (NYSE: IRM) is an American enterprise information management services company founded in 1951 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
RLX Technology Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · China
RLX Technology Inc., researches, develops, manufactures, distributes and sells e-vapor products in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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